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NV08 KUW

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,592 mi
Last recorded43,592 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 KUW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 43,592 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 41,262 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 39,297 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 37,202 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 34,171 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 31,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front near side front tyre cracked outside wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking outside wall off side rear

Fail 15 Apr 2021 31,331 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s o/s track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front near side front tyre cracked outside wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking outside wall off side rear

Pass 25 Mar 2020 29,526 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 28,766 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 27,055 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,383 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 23,704 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 21,182 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 19,299 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 17,378 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,546 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 8,406 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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NV08 KUW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 47,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV08 KUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NV08 KUW registered?

NV08 KUW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is NV08 KUW safe to buy?

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